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     William Ellsworth Law was born on 21 March 1863 at Davis Co., IA; or 1865 per later sources. He was the son of Thomas Law and Rachel Booth. William Ellsworth Law married Josephine Belle Shaw on 29 December 1891 at Appanoose Co., IA; No children as of 1910 census. William remarried to Beulah E. Tweedy (1892-1990) in 1915. William Ellsworth Law died on 20 March 1931 at Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, at age 67

Obituary -- (Findagrav.com):

FUNERAL RITES FOR W. E. LAW TO BE HELD MONDAY

Services Will Be Held From Home On West Maple Street - Burial In Oakland

Funeral services for W. E. Law, well known abstractor and realtor of this city, whose death occurred at his office here Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, will be held from the home Monday, March 23, at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Mott R. Sawyers will officiate and burial will be in Oakland cemetery. Friends are invited.

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The death of Mr. Law came as a shock to his many friends and associates here. He had left his home at 1 o'clock bound for his office and apparently in good spirits. He had talked with friends and had displayed no despondency after arriving uptown.

At 2 o'clock, people with whom he had had an appointment called at his office on West Jackson St., in the White building, but found the door locked. They went to the Law home a few blocks distant, thinking that he might be there. Mrs. Law became alarmed and asked friends to go to the office to investigate. They found that the realtor had committed suicide by hanging, in a cloak room at the office.

Death had taken place but a short time before they arrived and police used artificial respiration in a hope of reviving him. On February 7 of last year Mr. Law had sought to take his life with a revolver, but had recovered. Financial reverses over the past few years were believed to have been the cause of his act.

A former member of the well known Law Brothers firm, Mr. Law had been well liked in this vicinity for many years. Had he lived he would have been 66 years of age today. He was a member of different local lodges and of the Presbyterian church.

He was buried in March 1931 at Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA, Findagrave #24143831.

     William Eugene Law was born on 22 November 1891 at Glen Wood, DeKalb Co., MO; WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Lewis Eli Law and Lyda Ann Watters. William Eugene Law married Florence Melissa Derry on 26 June 1911 at El Paso Co., CO; Florence first married Lorenzo Dow McHenry (1894-1964) on 30 JUN 1910 at Colorado Springs. This marriage was very short-lived -- Lorenzo remarried to Bessie Lavina Morrison on 2 DEC 1911 at Colorado Springs, to Dorothy Minse on 20 SEP 1919 at Colorado Springs, and to Helen F. Fickes in September 1923 at Los Angeles County, California.

The following articles from the Colorado Springs Gazette are the basis for showing Lewis Herbert Law as the son of William E. and Florence M. (Derry) Law, in addition to his mention as a survivor in her 1943 obituary:

Tuesday, 16 JUN 1914, page 6:

News of the Courts

William Law, living 35 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, has been arrested by the sheriff's office on a charge of nonsupport and will be tried before Justice O. R. Dunnington Thursday morning. Law was brought to this city by Sheriff Birdsall and has been released on bond. His family consists of a wife and two children.


NOTE: The reference to "two" children appeares to have been an error, as clarified in the second article below.


Colorado Springs Gazette, Friday, 19 JUN 1914, page 9:

News of the Courts

Justice Dunnington yesterday morning found William E. Law, who was arrested at a ranch 35 miles southeast of Colorado Springs last Saturday, guilty of nonsupport. Later in the day Law’s wife, Florence M. Law, filed an answer and a cross complaint to her husband’s suit for divorce in the district court, and Law filed a replication to the cross complaint of his wife.

In the proceedings before Justice Dunnington, Law was put under bond to pay $15 a month into court for the support of his wife and child. The bond was furnished by his parents. Mrs. Law told officers of Justice Dunnington’s court yesterday morning that she was married once before – to a man name McCutcheon – when she was only 15 years old. She was divorced from him, she said. Her parents live somewhere in Texas, but she does not know where, as no letters have passed between them for some time.

In the answer and cross complaint which she filed in the district court, Mrs. Law denied all the allegations of cruelty made in the complaint filed by her husband, alleged cruelty on his part, asked for a divorce and for the custody of their 2-year old son, and asked that permanent alimony be awarded her. Law, in his replication, denied the allegations of cruelty made in his wife’s complaint.

The Laws were married June 26, 1911.

William Eugene Law and Florence Melissa Derry were divorced on 21 July 1914 at El Paso Co., CO. William Eugene Law married Evelyn Dolores Poe on 20 December 1916 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. William Eugene Law lived on 28 April 1930 at Precinct 76, El Paso Co., CO, farming.² He died in 1946. He was buried in 1946 at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Findagrave #35063607.

     William G. Law was born circa 1857 at Greene Co. (probably), IN.¹ He was the son of James W. Law and Susanna (?)¹ William G. Law married Sarah A. Railsback on 28 August 1889 at Vigo Co., IN.

     William Leander Law was born on 2 December 1876 at Troy, Davis Co., IA. He was the son of Dr. Alonzo John Law and Anna Elizabeth Meredith. William Leander Law married Mamie Alice Sprague on 10 October 1898 at Lexington, Dawson Co., NE. William Leander Law died on 1 November 1953 at Oshkosh, Garden Co., NE, at age 76.

     William Richard Law was born on 19 January 1920 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of William Eugene Law and Evelyn Dolores Poe.¹ William Richard Law married Maxine Anna Parsons on 1 March 1941 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO; Maxine was first married to Lloyd R. Schneider on 4 FEB 1938 at Colorado Springs, and had a son, Lloyd Schneider, Jr. William Richard Law began military service on 9 April 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, Pvt., enlisted, discharged 7 AUG 1945. He died on 3 January 1981 at El Paso Co., CO, at age 60.

     Note: Unmarried as of 1900. Zwinglucius C. Law was born in December 1848 at Guernsey Co. (probably), OH.^1,2 He was the son of James W. Law and Elizabeth Ruckle.¹

     Thomas Lawing married Ida Z. Abernethy, daughter of Edgar A. Abernethy and Elizabeth Anne Abernethy, on 24 December 1896.

     Ernest E. Lawless was born on 31 January 1876. He married Mabel Edna O'Leary on 16 March 1915 at Minnehaha Co., SD, Mabel was first married to Warren Whitney, in 1907, and had sons Archie and Glenn, and a daughter Bulas Whitney. Apparently that marriage ended in a divorce before 1917. Ernest E. Lawless died in 1942. He was buried in 1942 at Fairview Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #83481464.

     Esther Louise Lawless was born on 11 June 1926 at Ashville, Pickaway Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Orren H. Lawless and Pauline G. Sampson.¹ Esther Louise Lawless married Anthony Wayne Osborne on 17 November 1951 at Pickaway Co., OH, Anthony was previously married to Betty R. Tinker in 1946. He was later married to Nona F. Reiswig 6 OCT 1955 in Indiana. Esther Louise Lawless married George Clifton Null on 24 September 1956 at Indiana. Esther Louise Lawless died on 9 October 1996 at age 70. She was buried in October 1996 at Beckett Cemetery, Commercial Point, Pickaway Co., OH, Findagrave #110120481.

     Harold Horton Lawless was born on 3 March 1928 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Orren H. Lawless and Pauline G. Sampson.¹ Harold Horton Lawless died on 23 November 2001 at Gahanna, Franklin Co., OH, at age 73.

     Joy Lynn Lawless was born on 30 October 1967 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. She was the daughter of William Richard Lawless. Joy Lynn Lawless died on 14 September 1995 at Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 27. She was buried in September 1995 at Beckett Cemetery, Commercial Point, Pickaway Co., OH, Findagrave #110120981.

     Orren H. Lawless was born in 1902. He married Pauline G. Sampson, daughter of William Thomas Sampson and Bessie May Hartinger, on 21 November 1925. Orren H. Lawless died in 1980. He was buried in 1980 at Beckett Cemetery, Commercial Point, Pickaway Co., OH, Findagrave #110023953.

     Peter James Lawless was born on 20 April 1917 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA. He was the son of Ernest E. Lawless and Mabel Edna O'Leary. Peter James Lawless married Irene Louise McCollom, daughter of Bruce William McCollom and Ethel Gladys McCormick, on 5 April 1944 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Peter James Lawless died in June 1973 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 56. He was buried in 1973 at Garden of Memories, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #184832340.

     Stephen James Lawless was born on 3 March 1950 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. He was the son of Peter James Lawless and Irene Louise McCollom. Stephen James Lawless lived between 2012 and 2017 at Shell Rock, Butler Co., IA. He died on 30 October 2017 at Waverly, Bremer Co., IA, at age 67

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Stephen “Steve” James Lawless, 67, of Shell Rock, died Monday, October 30, 2017, at the Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Steve was born March 3, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Peter and Irene (McCollom) Lawless. He graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1969.

After several years working for Waterloo Industries, he began his career at John Deere. He worked in several capacities at Deere’s over the years, retiring on September 30, 2014.

Steve enjoyed the yearly fishing trips to Canada and Cabo, as well as local trips. Camping, especially at his place in Winona, Minnesota, was always a highlight for Steve. He could often be found simply sitting on his back porch watching the river flow. Most knew Steve as the resident “practical joker” in every setting. Whether it was work or home, Steve was always coming up with a new joke to play. He thoroughly enjoyed laughing with his family and friends.

Stephen is survived by two sons; Matthew (Melissa) Lawless of Summerville, South Carolina and Jon (Tamara) Lawless of Shell Rock, 1 grandson Owen Lawless of Shell Rock, two sisters; Christy Milroy of Omaha, Nebraska and Pamela (Toby) McClellan of Hudson.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at the Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Shell Rock. Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo with Rev. Robert Fread officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

He was buried in November 2017 at Garden of Memories, Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, Findagrave #184828437.

     William Richard Lawless was also known as "Dick". He was born on 3 May 1930 at Pickaway Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Orren H. Lawless and Pauline G. Sampson.¹ William Richard Lawless died circa 2016.

     Elizabeth Lawman married Jacob Kellenberger.

     Ann Mae Lawrence was born on 4 November 1882 at Adams Co., IA.¹ She married Jerry William Blackwell on 16 October 1901 at Alfalfa Co., OK. Ann Mae Lawrence died on 26 March 1934 at Alfalfa Co., OK, at age 51. She was buried in March 1934 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aline, Alfalfa Co., OK, Findagrave #111736514.

     Anna E. Lawrence was born on 5 December 1882 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Charles Percifer Kauffman, son of Benjamin S. Kauffman and Margaret J. Wilt. Anna E. Lawrence died on 4 January 1977 at York, York Co., PA, at age 94. She was buried in January 1977 at Quickels Lutheran Church Cemetery, Zions View, York Co., PA, Findagrave #87534284.
Note: Daughter of Jacob and Alice (Sell) Lawrence. Children Lawrence P. Kauffman, Charles E. Kauffman, Robert D. Kauffman, and Ben R. Kauffman; daughters Alice Holcombe and Mrs. Ralph Chronister.

     Auturbin Lawrence was born on 13 December 1903 at Jasper Co., IL. He was the son of Jonathan Edward Lawrence and Josephine Eagleton. Auturbin Lawrence died on 3 July 1904 at Jasper Co., IL.

     Catherine Lawrence was born on 14 May 1794 at Allegheny (now Beaver) Co., PA. She married Daniel Morgan. Catherine Lawrence died on 19 July 1850 at Dearborn Co., IN, at age 56.

     Clara Susan Lawrence was born on 10 June 1908 at Erie, Erie Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick W. Lawrence and Susan Myers. Clara Susan Lawrence married Paul Prentiss Parshall, son of William Thomas Parshall and Frances Estella Wendell. Clara Susan Lawrence died in November 1986 at Erie, Erie Co., PA, at age 78. She was buried in 1986 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Millcreek Twp., Erie Co., PA, Findagrave #5469676.

     Clarissa Jane Lawrence was born on 9 November 1824 at King William Co., VA. She was the daughter of John Garlick Lawrence and Hannah G. Starling. Clarissa Jane Lawrence married William Hill Brooke, son of William Thornton Brooke and Maria Whiting Baylor, on 12 October 1843 at Richmond, VA. Clarissa Jane Lawrence lived in 1850 at Spotsylvania Co., VA.² She lived in 1860 at P.O. Lloyds, Essex Co., VA.³ She died on 9 August 1868 at "Brooke's Bank", Essex Co., VA, at age 43.
Note: Died leaving ten children.¹

     Clayton Wesley Lawrence was born on 1 December 1913 at Oxford Twp., Coshocton Co., OH. He was the son of Luther Jackson Lawrence and Margaret Pearl Wilson. Clayton Wesley Lawrence died on 31 December 1979 at Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH, at age 66.

     Cora L. Lawrence was born circa 1905 at Illinois. She was the daughter of James Wesley Lawrence and Lorena Margaret Lawrence.

     David Lawrence was born on 23 March 1917 at Babylon, Long Island, NY. He married Nancy Wemple Bissell, daughter of Hon. Pelham St. George Bissell and Mary Valentine Yale, on 7 October 1939 at 270 Park Ave., New York City, NY.

     Delilah Adeline Lawrence married Warren Wisely. Delilah Adeline Lawrence was born on 6 July 1860 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Isaac Yeager Lawrence and Matilda Lockhart.

     Echo Beatrice Lawrence was born on 9 April 1902 at Jasper Co., IL. She was the daughter of Jonathan Edward Lawrence and Josephine Eagleton. Echo Beatrice Lawrence died on 23 May 1959 at age 57.

     Edmonia Lawrence was the daughter of John Garlick Lawrence and Hannah G. Starling.

     Edmund Lawrence married Elizabeth Garlick. Edmund Lawrence died in 1809 at Spotsylvania Co., VA.

     Edward Lawrence was the son of John Garlick Lawrence and Hannah G. Starling.
Note: Died without issue.¹